What Should I Read Next? Ep 448: Recommend me a thriller, but make it literary
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Oct 1, 2024 
Megan Reilly, a theater designer and college professor, shares her love for reading as a stress management tool. She and the host dive into the theme of haunting literature and how certain books linger in the mind. They explore intelligent thrillers that challenge the boundaries of suspense while discussing emotionally impactful narratives like 'God of the Woods' and 'All the Colors of the Dark.' Megan also reflects on her experiences with reading challenges, balancing professional life with her passion for literature, and the importance of character depth in thrillers.
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Rediscovering Reading
- Megan Reilly rediscovered her love for reading about five or six years ago.
- She now reads as much as possible, especially while traveling, like her recent trip to Norway where she read five books in two weeks.
Challenge Tracking
- Megan Reilly uses spreadsheets to track her progress in the PopSugar Reading Challenge.
- She finds the specific prompts challenging this year and prioritizes her TBR list.
Haunting Open Loops
- Unresolved endings in books create open loops in our brains.
- Our brains seek closure, leading to continued engagement with the story even after finishing it.